SapphIRe
Infrared Camera
High Performance Mid-wave Infrared Camera
Spirit Solutions’ SAPPHIRE™ is a high performance
mid-wave infrared camera that is a fully programmable
Indium Antimonide (InSb) focal plane array (FPA).
The SAPPHIRE™ Integrated Camera Control System
(IC2S) provides the foundation of the camera. The IC2S
architecture incorporates a FPAspecific control section
allowing for frame rates up to 240 frames per second,
an integrated Camera Controller and a universal Camera
Electronic Manager providing standard camera software
programmability across the entire line of Spirit infrared
cameras. The IC2S offers high-functionality imaging capabilities
which include: FPA clocking / biasing / power generation,
FPA analog video conditioning, FPA video analog-to-digital
conversion (14-Bit), FPA non-uniformity correction (two
point with ambient temperature compensation and run-time
refresh), defective pixel replacement, dual 14-Bit in
/ 16-Bit out intensity transformation table (contrast
enhancement / radiometric transforms), automatic gain
and level control (linear or histogram equalization),
interpolated horizontal remapping, display freeze and
2x zoom, standard format analog video generation (NTSC
or PAL), 15 color full-screen bit-mapped symbology overlay
onto video output, calibration flag controller, and input
power conditioning / regulation. An application specific
Panel I/O PCB connects the IC2S primary electronics to
the external environment.
FPA Specifications
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Description / Performance
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Focal Plane Array
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Photovoltaic Indium Antimonide
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Array Format
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320 x 256
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Pixel Size / Fill Factor
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30 micron x 30 micron / 100%
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Spectral Range
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1.5 - 5.5 microns, Cold Filter Limited to 3.0
- 5.0 microns
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Dynamic Range
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> 1000:1 Typical
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Operability
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> 99.5%, > 99.7% Typical
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FPA Operating Temperature
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77 K
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NEdT (camera level)
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< 15 mK (including optics and window)
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Dewar / Cooler Specifications
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Description / Performance
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Cooler Type
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Integral Rotary Stirling Cycle
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Cooldown Time
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< 6 Minutes @ 25 C ambient, < 8 Minutes
@ 50 C ambient
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Cooler MTTF
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> 8000 hours
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Cold Shield F#
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f/4.1 standard, others available on special order
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Cold Shield Efficiency
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100% when used with Lumitron specified optics
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Camera Performance
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Description / Performance
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Analog Video
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NTSC or PAL (factory set)
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FPA Frame Rate
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59.94 frames/sec NTSC, 50 frames/sec PAL
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Digital Video
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14-Bit (uncorrected, corrected, pixel replaced);
8 or 16-Bit (post transform)
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Non-Uniformity Correction Tables
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Up to 3 available
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Video A/D Resolution
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14 Bits
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Calibration Flag
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Ambient and Elevated Temp,
Automated / Periodic One Point Refresh
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External Timing
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External Sync and External Clock
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Remote Control
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RS232, RS422 full duplex or RS485 half duplex
(factory set)
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Power Input
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+12 VDC or +24 VDC Nominal (factory set)
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Power Consumption
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< 11 W typical @ 25°C ambient,
< 16 W typical during cooldown
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Enclosure Specifications
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Description / Performance
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Dimensions
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4.00 in H x 3.25 in W x 6.75 in L minimal
(without optic and rear I/O panel)
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Weight
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2.0 lbs minimal (w/o lens)
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Operating Temperature
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-30 to 60 C (depending on Customer design)
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Storage Temperature
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-40 to 70 C (depending on Customer design)
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Water Resistance
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NEMA 4 (depending on Customer design)
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Humidity
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10 to 95% non-condensing
(depending on Customer design)
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Connectors
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Quantity and Type determined by Customer
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f/4.1 Optics (can be purchased as an optional
item, will add to overall size and weight)
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Focal Length
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Minimal Focus
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Field of View
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25 mm
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2 inches
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21.0° x 16.8°
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50 mm
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12 inches
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10.5° x 8.4°
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100 mm
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22 inches
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5.2° x 4.2°
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200 mm
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120 inches
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2.6° x 2.1°
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50 / 250 mm DFOV
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12 inches
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10.5° x 8.4° / 2.1° x 1.7°
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50 /200 / 500 mm TFOV
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12 inches
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10.5° x 8.4° / 2.6° x 2.1° /
1.1° x 0.8°
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Export Restrictions
SSI products may be subject to Export restrictions administered
by the US Departments of Commerce & State. Please
contact the US Department of Commerce or State for assistance.
Spirit Solutions, inc sells SSI’s products for legal
use only. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser
to determine local, state, and federal regulations prior
to purchase. SSI will not be held responsible for any
illegal use of it's products. We reserve the right to
refuse shipment to any person for any reason.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
